Famous people and celebrities born in March 1930

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1930! This month and year saw the birth of many influential figures who have made significant contributions to various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Explore the biographies and achievements of these famous personalities and see how their talents have shaped the world. Join us in honoring the stars born in this memorable time.

• March 2 John Cullum

  Acclaimed American actor and singer known for Broadway performances and television roles in series like Northern Exposure.

• March 2 Tom Wolfe

  Pioneering American journalist and author who revolutionized non-fiction writing through New Journalism, coining influential cultural phrases and writing seminal works like 'The Right Stuff' and 'Bonfire of the Vanities'.

• March 5 Lorin Maazel in Neuilly

  Lorin Maazel was a world-renowned conductor who led the NBC Symphony Orchestra in 1941, establishing himself as a prominent figure in classical music.

• March 6 Allison Hayes

  American actress best known for her iconic role in the sci-fi cult classic 'Attack of the 50 Foot Woman' (1958), a landmark B-movie that became a significant part of 1950s pop culture.

• March 7 Anthony Armstrong-Jones

  Lord Snowdon was a renowned British photographer famous for his marriage to Princess Margaret. He was a prominent royal photographer who captured significant moments in British royal history.

• March 7 Lorin Maazel

  Renowned musician and conductor with significant contributions to classical music.

• March 13 Doug Harvey

  Legendary NHL defenseman who won the James Norris Trophy three times, recognized as one of the greatest hockey players of his era.

• March 15 Zhores Alferov

  PHY - Belarusian-russian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2019)

• March 16 Tommy Flanagan

  Scottish actor renowned for his distinctive gravelly voice and memorable roles in critically acclaimed films like Gladiator and the TV series Sons of Anarchy. He was a versatile character actor with a long and respected career in film and television.

• March 18 James Irwin

  NASA astronaut who was part of the Apollo lunar missions, walking on the moon during the Apollo 15 mission.

• March 19 Ornette Coleman

  Pioneering jazz saxophonist and composer who revolutionized free jazz. Named Downbeat Artist of the Year in 1966, he was a significant innovator in modern jazz.

• March 19 Gualtiero Marchesi

  Legendary Italian chef who revolutionized modern Italian cuisine and is considered a pioneer of nouvelle cuisine in Italy.

• March 21 Otis Spann

  Legendary blues pianist and singer who was a key figure in Chicago blues, known for his influential work with Muddy Waters and his powerful solo career.

• March 22 Stephen Sondheim

  Legendary Broadway composer and lyricist who revolutionized musical theater with innovative works like 'West Side Story' and 'Sweeney Todd'. He won multiple Tony Awards and is considered one of the most influential musical theater artists of the 20th century.

• March 22 Pat Robertson

  Prominent American evangelical Christian minister, television host, and founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network. He was a significant conservative political commentator and ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1988.

• March 24 Steve McQueen

  Iconic Hollywood actor known for his rugged masculinity and starring roles in classic films like 'Bullitt' and 'The Great Escape'. He was one of the most popular box-office draws of the 1960s and 1970s, embodying the quintessential cool, rebellious American hero.

• March 26 Sandra Day O'Connor

  Sandra Day O'Connor was a groundbreaking Supreme Court Justice who became the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court in 1981, serving until her retirement in 2006.

• March 26 Grégory Corso

  Gregory Corso was a prominent American poet and key member of the Beat Generation, known for his innovative and rebellious literary style that challenged traditional poetic conventions.

• March 30 Rolf Harris

  Controversial Australian entertainer known for music, television, art, and his hit song 'Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport'. He was a popular media personality who later faced significant legal troubles.

• March 30 John Astin

  American actor best known for playing Gomez Addams in the classic TV series 'The Addams Family'. He has had a long and distinguished career in television and film.

• March 30 Félix Guattari

  Influential French philosopher, psychotherapist, and political activist who co-authored seminal works like 'Anti-Oedipus' and 'A Thousand Plateaus' with Gilles Deleuze.